Abbas asks for help with peace process

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has sent delegations to China and Russia, seeking international sponsorship for the peace process as Beijing hosts a two-day symposium on peace between Palestine and Israel on Thursday.

Ahmed Majdalani, a member of the Palestine Liberation Organization Executive Committee, and Hilik Bar, deputy speaker of the Knesset, the Israeli parliament, will lead delegations attending the symposium.

Foreign Minister Wang Yi will meet with the participants and Chen Xiaodong, assistant foreign minister, will address the opening ceremony.